slim
Translation
slim, slender, small
Examples
He has a slim and athletic build.
He has a slim and athletic build.
The company has a slim chance of success.
The company has a slim chance of success.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) slim (noun) He has a slim build.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slender, thin, slight; Antonyms: fat, thick, wide
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'slim' meaning 'bad, crooked'. The meaning shifted in English to 'slender'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone trying to 'slim' down by dieting. Also, a 'slim chance' is a 'thin' chance, meaning a small possibility.